There’s something magical about bubbles – they always bring a smile to your face and lift your spirit. They’re enchanting even when mixed in cocktails.
Tag: Drink
Porter Creek, Fiona Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir paired with shiitake mushroom gratins
As we drove towards Porter Creek Vineyards, the first thing I noticed was a small canary-yellow sign above the winery’s banner that read: “Organic farm, do not spray.” I smiled. My husband Marc and I were visiting Sonoma for a much-needed rest. I didn’t want our trip to turn into […]
Ravines Wine Cellars Chardonnay paired with autumn harvest salad
Ravines Wine Cellars is a Finger Lakes treasure. In the hands of its owner, the talented winemaker Morten Hallgren, Ravines has been making its mark on the region ever since the winery’s birth in 2000.
Muri-Gries Lagrein Rosato paired with tomato frittata
A stunning 11th century fortress turned into a Benedictine monastery, Muri-Gries is not your typical winery. The fairly large estate, located in Süd Tyrol, in northwestern Italy, is not just a winery, it’s also an orchard and a working farm.
Fresh tomato Bloody Mary with garden herbs and celery bitters
If you’ve never had a Bloody Mary made with fresh tomatoes, you’re in for a treat. It makes a lighter, more delicate and yet unbelievably flavorful libation.
Nectarine margarita with fleur de sel rim
Sometimes, simple is best. Today’s cocktail is a basic margarita recipe, but it’s spiked with sweet, tart nectarine purée – simple yet incredibly luscious.
Blackberry Cosmopolitan with orange bitters
One of the most succulent little jewels of summer is the blackberry. Sweet, tart, almost inky-black, these berries are intensely flavorful… and make the taste buds tingle.
Raspberry-Champagne mojito
This utterly delicious and sophisticated mojito is topped with Champagne or sparkling wine instead of club soda. I serve it with no ice, so as not to dilute the delicious bubbles. A mojito on stilettos!
Cucumber martini with Hendrick’s gin and tarragon
If you think cucumbers are boring, this drink will make you reconsider your position!
Peach-ginger mojito
Seasonal fruits are perfect for making cocktails. This week’s mojito is made with ripe, local peaches. It’s light, refreshing and… as you can imagine… incredibly delicious!
Bonny Doon Vineyard Cinsault, paired with grilled vegetable napoléons
I’ve always had a soft spot for Cinsault (also spelled Cinsaut), especially old-vine Cinsault. A native of Southern France, this black grape variety is similar to Grenache in that it delivers soft, fruity, aromatic reds. It’s most often used in blends or to make perfumed all-Cinsault rosés. But old-vine Cinsault […]
Bing cherry mojito
We all love eating seasonal fruits, especially when picked from a local farm or bought at the farmers’ market, but what about making cocktails with these succulent fruits?